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Multiple Select

Which of the following signal words can help you identify a synonym context clue?

• also known as

• however

• sometimes called

• but

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for cry?

• smile

• sob

• happy

• sad

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for jump?

• hop

• fall

• yell

• jog

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for cold?

• ice cream

• chilly

• shake

• blue

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for look?

• see
• eyes

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for tired?

• sleepy

• excited

• happy

• sad

Fill in the Blanks

The word 'novice' in the sentence 'Jahkell was an expert musician, but Charlene was a

' means someone who is new or inexperienced.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Antonym for hot

• A. Heat

• B. Warm

• C. Cool

• D. Cold

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Antonym for Excited

• A. Laughing

• B. Smile

• C. Joyful

• D. Bored

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Antonym for Friend

• A. Enemy

• B. Friends

• C. Partner

• D. Care

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Antonym for Sweet

• A. Candy

• B. Chocolate

• C. Jelly

• D. Sour

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue discussed in the lesson?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Examples

• Metaphors

Multiple Choice

If you cannot find a context clue for a word, what should you do next according to the lesson?

• Skip the word

• Guess randomly

• Make an inference using background knowledge

• Look up every word in the dictionary

Multiple Choice

Determine the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the following sentence: The dark clouds and thunder were ominous signs of an approaching storm.

• joyful

• threatening

• peaceful

• hopeful

Multiple Choice

In the sentence 'The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house', what do you think the word 'wafted' means?

• to stand still or be stationary

• to sink or be submerged in water

• to float or be carried gently through the air

• to run or move quickly

Multiple Choice

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.

• pests

• animals

• insects

Multiple Choice

Which part of speech is used to name people, places, things, ideas, or events?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a noun?

• person
• place
• action
• thing

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a noun?

• jump
• cat
• run
• hop

Multiple Choice

Which pronoun?

I followed (she/her) across the baseball field.

• her -- direct object

• her -- indirect object

• she - predicate nominative

• she - direct object

Fill in the Blanks

A pronoun is a part of speech that replaces a

in a sentence.

Multiple Choice

What is the pronoun that replaces the antecedent of "Luis"?

I asked Luis to bring the document, and he said he would.

• he

• I

• the

• to

Multiple Select

Select all the words that are adjectives from the following list: five, run, detailed, quickly.

• five

• run

• detailed

• quickly

Multiple Select

Select the adjectives: Chinese foods are popular in many countries.

• Chinese

• foods

• are

• popular

• many

Multiple Select

Select the adjectives: Snowy crystals fell softly on the dead leaves.

• snowy

• crystals

• fell

• softly

• dead

Multiple Select

Select the adjectives: The old stone cottage is now a pizza shop.

• old

• stone

• cottage

• pizza

• shop

Fill in the Blanks

A verb shows the

of the subject in a sentence.

Multiple Choice

Which word is a verb?

• climb

• book

• Mom

Multiple Choice

Which word is a verb?

• television

• watch

• sound

Multiple Choice

Which word is a verb?

• food

• fork

• eat

Multiple Choice

Which part of speech describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb?

• Adverb

• Noun

• Pronoun

• Verb

Multiple Choice

COMPLETE WITH ADVERBS

1. Aunt Anne is a careful driver. So she drives ...

• careful

• carefully

Multiple Choice

COMPLETE WITH ADVERBS

2. Harry is a bad player because he plays ...

• badly

• bad

Multiple Choice

COMPLETE WITH ADVERBS

3. Mrs Hardy is a good cook because she cooks ...

• good

• well

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is a preposition?

• under

• and

• wow

• so

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

A saguaro cactus grows in the desert.

• in the desert

• grow

• the desert

• in

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

Over the next hill, they discovered a small stream.

• over

• small

• next

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

The oil painting on the wall is bright and colorful.

• on the wall

• bright and coloful

• on

• the wall

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, or

.

Multiple Choice

Identify the conjunction in the sentence?

I brought an umbrella, because I saw a lot of clouds.

• an

• saw

• because

Multiple Choice

Identify the conjunction in the sentence?

I don't really like vegetables, but I love fruits.

• but

• love

• really

Multiple Choice

Identify the conjunction in the sentence?

Riley has a spelling test Friday, so he is practicing his words.

• words

• so

• has

Multiple Choice

Find the interjection in the following sentence.

Ouch, it's time to get back to that dictionary.

• Ouch

• time

• back

• dictionary

Multiple Choice

Find the interjection in the following sentence.

Jack will carry it for me. Hooray!

• Jack

• will carry

• for me

• hooray

Multiple Choice

Find the interjection in the following sentence.

I had no idea so many common expressions were originally written by Shakespeare. Wow!

• originally

• common

• wow

• no idea

​EXIT TICKET

Multiple Choice

What is the closest synonym for "context?"

• synonym
• definition
• setting
• theme

Multiple Choice

"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"

• official command
• question
• crime
• guilty verdict

Multiple Choice

"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting." In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:

• homophones
• homonyms
• synonyms
• antonyms

Multiple Choice

"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"

• well-spoken
• musical
• quick witted
• intelligent

Multiple Choice

"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?

• credit card
• value of money
• loan
• form of currency

Multiple Choice

"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

• antonyms
• synonyms
• homonyms
• homophones

Multiple Choice

Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized the Congo." What does "imperialism" mean?

• When one country declares war on another
• When two countries form a partnership
• When a country declares its independence
• When one country takes over another

Multiple Choice

The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar ___ but different ___.

• sounds; meanings
• synonyms; antonyms
• spellings; sounds
• meanings; spellings

Multiple Choice

"King Max was known for his benevolence. He was said to be the ___, gentlest, and most generous man in the kingdom." what word might fit in the blank?

• happiest
• richest
• handomest
• nicest

Multiple Choice

"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What's an antonym for "diverted?"

• entertained
• bored
• satisfied
• punctured